As a child for mariner, and perhaps even today, Independence Day was second only to Christmas. The fireworks, parades, picnics in the park, trips to visit other family members, and the general public attitude provoked energy and social unity.
It is the same today, perhaps without the innocence of the last century. Our nation still is important to us as a source of unity and a source for all the benefits a strong democratic government can provide.
Our America has an illness today. Rather than unity, there is conflict and disparity. America of the people, by the people, seems not to be the instinctive theme today. Who does America belong to? What can Americans believe in for that sense of unity? Certainly America is affected by the troubles of the new century. How can it be healed? America belongs to the citizens. The citizens must heal it.
Celebrate Independence day as the holiday it deserves to be. That would be a good start.
Ancient Mariner
Happy Fourth! Will there be parades and fireworks in Donnellson?
Yes! Newly passed county legislation allows fireworks on the eve and day of the holiday There is an advantage to living in a county comprised of small rural towns – they each have their own celebration.